micromedic:I started the day off cleaning poopy up when the laxatone worked with kitty kitty as he was trying to get impacted again.

yobbery:No worries....He presented us with an uber poop today. He's sleeping it off now.

Just a suggestion - talk to your vet(s) about Miralax - mine put Dragon on it when he was getting older and having "issues" - but it has also drastically reduced the incidence of hairballs, and seems to make it easier for him to pass the hair that he ingests when cleaning himself. YMMV, but it never hurts to ask. *please note: i disavow any knowledge of the possible side effects*

tigerose:micromedic: And then to add to it all I just cut the tip of Carls' ear off changing his bandages! He put his ear right in to the scissors!! OMG I'm about to cry!!!Oh sweetheart! That is just awful! I am sure he will forgive you. After all my Mom's dog forgave her even though she accidentally cut off a nipple...I

I feel uniquely qualified to put this into perspective from the hoomin point of view.....*start TMI story*Back in the late '90's, I was having a new door installed in my house, and Merlin was in the basement (please note that the basement door was directly opposite from the new door in question) and he was afraid to come up. I went down, picked him up (with his front paws around my neck) and started to bring him upstairs when he lost it and started the "back paw kick" - which resulted in him not only ripping my t-shirt, but cutting my left nipple completely in half from top to bottom. I was PISSED (and bleeding like a stuck pig) but I quickly realized that it was not his fault, and I never blamed him - no more than any animal would blame you for inflecting an accidental injury while you were trying to help them.*end TMI story*

tigerose:Yesterday, I had the supreme honor of being able to offer comfort to a grieving Middle Schooler. Thank goodness her friends had her back, and thought to bring her sorrows to me..designated adult..and strangley enough, subbing for someone else. Soo glad I could be there, to offer a shoulder to weep on. She was so shocked that her Uncle could die at 54.. Sudden heart attck...while playing racket ball. Literally dropped dead. Jeebus! Poor kid, hope I helped. Dunno if I did. Dusty..

(((huge massive hugs))) It's hard to believe things like that can happen when you're a Middle Schooler. I think you helped her a lot. It's good to have an adult to talk to about those things when you're at that age.

There's a small area on the base of the tail that has been forgotten: the elevator butt spot. That's an 'oh, hells yeah' for my cats. But the belly part is spot on. You could lose a hand if you get too close to a cat's belly.

lilyspad: [i.imgur.com image 640x529]There's a small area on the base of the tail that has been forgotten: the elevator butt spot. That's an 'oh, hells yeah' for my cats. But the belly part is spot on. You could lose a hand if you get too close to a cat's belly.

We found the "elevator" spot on Barclay when he was about 15. Can't believe it took that long. if you kind of "skritched" it, he would start a licking/lapping motion with his tongue --- he'd have to find an arm or leg (human) to start grooming. It came in handy a time or two when his blood sugar took a dive and we had to give him some syrup -- just put it near his month and skritch the right spot and he'd lap it up.

tigerose:Yesterday, I had the supreme honor of being able to offer comfort to a grieving Middle Schooler. Thank goodness her friends had her back, and thought to bring her sorrows to me..designated adult..and strangley enough, subbing for someone else. Soo glad I could be there, to offer a shoulder to weep on. She was so shocked that her Uncle could die at 54.. Sudden heart attck...while playing racket ball. Literally dropped dead. Jeebus! Poor kid, hope I helped. Dunno if I did. Dusty..

You are a wonderful person. I am so glad she had someone to lean on when she needed it so much. ((((hugs)))) for you too!

sherpa18:quantum_jellyroll: yobbery: Biscuit is recuperating nicely. Just a thought...Did you ever consider giving him hushpuppies to help blow out that hairball? Might make for some interesting "wall art", though.

I'm surprised that you did not post this 'shop you did of the white boy ~ 2 years ago....

SweetBecca:Brian Blessed's Bastard Boy: A few weeks late on this pic, but it's probably my favorite of Piggy. I also love the JJ Abrams lens flare going on with it as well.[sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net image 720x960]

Its never to late to post pictures. Piggy looks so comfy and like he belongs there.My cat Wentworth I love the half smile on his face. :)

[i76.photobucket.com image 240x480]

Pierogi always has a smile on his face. He's our big, goofy, not very smart cat. If he was only a cuddler, he'd be perfect, but he's content to be on his own. Besides always smiling, the fact that he seems to forget how to purr on a daily basis, and always has to huff for a minute or two before purring, just about makes him the perfect cat. Now if he didn't weigh 15 pounds and keep breaking the catioes we set up because of his weight, then I wouldn't have to waste a lot of my days off fixing the things.

tigerose:lilyspad: tigerose: So, the exciting news for the week is....Boy and I will be performing for the Ohio Chataqua once again. He will be playing violin, and I will be singing..anyone know any nice songs from 1760-1812?? Going to do Amazing Grace (1780) and ?? I'm thinking tavern songs. I've looked at a few..wowsers! and you thought modern song lyrics were raunchy...so much for prim and proper! :)

Eli only cares about the feathers in caps...

You gonna be wearing a big corset, or boustieau? (I know I spelled that wrong...drugs are kicking in) I guess I mean like saloon "wench" outfit? Just wonderin'...:D

Actually will be wearing a dress with a double skirt..as I am older..read 49.. i am going to be a matronly singer in the tavern..I will still be weaing a corset..no one went without stays in that era!

No.You will be RAWKING a dress w/double skirt and a corset.Do we get pics of you in costume?

SweetBecca: Yay for Caturday!! So glad to hear that Biscuit is doing good. I think sometimes our cats worry us more than our kids do.I'm sorry so many are having a craptastic day. It can only get better.Went to the Doc yesterday and all is good! Guess you all will have to put up with me on caturday for a long time!Here's hoping that things are better for everyone tomorrow!!Hugggggggs!One of my favorites...

You're right...you do not get a 'pass' if you have cats instead of human kids. They'll end you up in the animal ER for asthma attacks, cuts, sprains, dislocations, broken bits and illness just the same.

At least they don't expect to be allowed to drive the car or use the credit card on line (well, except for Dragon!)...and for cats, just about the only 'drug' one needs to be concerned with is catnip.

Well, and lavender. Some cats like that, too. They don't get all silly...just cheek rubs, PUUURRRRRRSSSasssssssss and blissful kitty faces.